DIY Chennille/Estaz bobbin.

[captkenroy 0]

I hate to waste high dollar fly tying materials. Here is a little gizmo that makes using Chennille a lot more cost effective and easier too.

These bottles cost about .25 each at craft stores and a package of foam ear plugs don't cost much either, I think the photo is self explanatory.

 

The function of the foam ear plug is to provide tension on the chennille.

 

 

[flytire 0]

i just leave it on the card it came on and wrap away. no additional costs

[williamhj 0]

Nice, creative invention! I also leave mine on the card but it is a pain to wind the chenille while it is on the card and cutting it does yield waste.

[captkenroy 0]

Speed, cost, convenience and no twist are the benefits. You can let go of the holder and it maintains tension on the Chennille. if you drop the card, it unwinds.

 

Of course, I tie only large flies. I can't remember the last time I tied anything smaller than a #6 even for Bluegills.

[utyer 0]

Nice little gizmo, I think I already have several bottles around someplace. It would work for yarn, and other bulky materials as well.

[flytyer56 0]

That's a pretty neat idea. I like it.

[flytire 0]

if you drop the card, it unwinds.

 

No not correct. Unwind 2-3 inches of chenille and put it back in the slit in the cardboard

[mybadhabit 0]

That is a fabulous little idea there. I love all the ideas people come up with on here, creativity abounds on this site.

 

Blane

[brookiehunter 0]

That is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.